American Cuisine

Chocolate Mug Cake

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A gooey single-serving chocolate cake made in the microwave in two minutes, costed to the penny. Just enough for a sweet fix without baking a whole cake.

Prep 3 mins
Cook 2 mins
Servings 1
Difficulty Easy
Per serving £0.47

Approx £0.47 total based on typical supermarket prices in GB. See yours

S by Steven Tobin · Published 6 Jul 2026
Chocolate Mug Cake

The recipe

Instructions

  1. 1
    Tip the flour, sugar and cocoa powder into a large microwave-safe mug and mix with a fork.
  2. 2
    Add the milk, oil and egg and beat until smooth, scraping down the sides so there are no dry pockets.
  3. 3
    Microwave on full power for about 1 minute 30 seconds to 2 minutes, until risen and just set on top but still gooey underneath.
  4. 4
    Let it stand for a minute, as the mug will be hot, then eat straight from the mug with a spoon.

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About Steven Tobin

Steven is the founder, recipe developer, and chief washer-upper at Budget Dinner Recipes. A passionate home cook from a big foodie family, he's spent years collecting and perfecting recipes from across the world — from Malaysian laksas and Kenyan curries to weeknight British classics. Family meals are at the heart of e…

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